Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Howard County Reaches 19,313

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — As of Monday, Howard County has a total of 19,313 positive new coronavirus cases, according to the Howard County Health Department, and 239 deaths. The state has 458,520 confirmed cases and 8,831 deaths total, reports the Maryland Department of Health.

The following zip codes have the highest confirmed case counts in Howard County as of May 24:

• 21043 - 2,627 confirmed cases
• 21044 - 2,569 confirmed cases
• 21045 - 2,508 confirmed cases
• 20723 - 2,407 confirmed cases
• 21075 - 2,393 confirmed cases

The county health department has its own website created to monitor the situation, broken down by new cases per day and other data. Cases also can be tracked via zip code.

The CDC advises doing the following to stop the spread of the virus:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If this is not available, use hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Keep 6 feet of space between people.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.